Travel in Europe is still in vogue and the respective destinations enjoy numerous facets. They range from the mystical regions of Iceland to the idyllic islands of the Greek Cyclades. Spain, Portugal with the Azores, Italy and France are among the preferred countries.
The Skopje Summer Festival has been held annually in Skopje since 1979. A whole summer month full of art can be experienced, with music, theatrical performances, films, multimedia performances and much more, both open air and in halls. But what attracts tourists to Skopje besides the festival? More on this below. First of all: A visit to the city is also worthwhile...
We are dismayed to see the current images of the heavy rain disaster in Ahrweiler. We wish all affected residents and relatives all the best. On behalf of our readers, we would like to thank the emergency services on site! In the midst of the picturesque backdrop of the Ahr Valley lies the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. The historical...
On the shores of Lake Garda there are plenty of charming towns and picturesque villages that attract tourists from all over the world and offer a lot of culture and entertainment in addition to the beautiful nature. It is very difficult, almost impossible, to choose the most beautiful holiday resorts from their multitude. All of them have their special charms. But a...
Magdeburg is 1,200 years of European history. Magdeburg is green. Magdeburg is the Elbe. Saxony-Anhalt’s cultural and state capital stands for unique time-outs with a view of the river. Campers will find a place here directly on the banks of the Elbe with a view of Germany’s first Gothic cathedral. Modern rooms await hotel guests behind medieval walls...
Old Thera is an ancient city on the Greek island of Santorini and is one of the most important archaeological sites on the famous Greek Aegean island. Layer Old Thera is located above the village of Kamari on the east coast of the island on the ridge of the 360-meter-high mountain Mesa Vouno. By car you can go up to the Mesa Vouno Pass; from the parking lot, an...
Pforzheim is the gateway to the northern Black Forest. However, the Gold City, as it is called because of its jewellery and watch industry, is more of a beauty at second sight. On February 23, 1945, 98 percent of the city center was destroyed by an Allied air raid within just 20 minutes. In the decades that followed, numerous architects tried their hand at the city...
In their creative work, the glassblowers in the Bavarian Forest are apparently growing wings. The products of this very old craft can be seen in the workshops on the edge of the Glass Road. And it is 250 kilometres long and a holiday route between Waldsassen on its northern periphery and Passau on the Danube. In the meantime, the Glass Road has become a tourist...
Appeal to Minsk as a holiday destination? Anyone who says such things is quickly faced with a persistent frown. Because in our latitudes, the capital of Belarus is not necessarily one of the top destinations for a city trip. But the city has a lot to offer. It is bursting not only with lofty buildings, but also with culture and a good dose of post-communism. Freedom...
In the southeastern part of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania , the Mecklenburg Lake District ends with the beautiful Tollensesee. The Tollensesee stretches 25 km not far from the Müritzsee and has an area of almost 18 square meters in a gently rolling moraine landscape shaped by the Ice Age. The river that gives it its name is the Tollense, which flows into...
With more than 1100 years, Berching is one of the oldest settlements in the region in the middle of the Altmühltal Nature Park in Bavaria. History and tradition have shaped the city. Four ancient city gates, a completely preserved city wall with partially accessible battlements and 13 pointed, fortified towers characterize the impressive, medieval townscape of...